Telemundo – Escuelas charter buscan oportunidades para estudiantes latinos
Video: Telemundo 62 Philadelphia Photo: Tony Rocco The Latino Charter School Coalition was founded to improve educational outcomes for Latino students by supporting Latino-founded and led charter schools in Philadelphia. The coalition works through legislative advocacy, policy creation, and resource identification to strengthen school operations and academic success. The Latino Charter School Coalition includes the…
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Esperanza & God in the City is Changing the Landscape of Philly
By Justin Sarachik (Reshared from Rapzilla.com) After spending a couple of days in Boston for Elevation, I went in the opposite direction a few days later to Philly. It was my third time as a participant in the Esperanza God in the City Event. This event and campus have quickly become one of my…
Read More Esperanza is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Evelyn Nuñez as the new Chief Executive Officer of Esperanza Academy Charter School.
May 29, 2024 For media inquiries, please contact Christine Nieves, Senior Vice President of Development or Jael Conde, Vice President of Marketing, Esperanza: marketing@esperanza.us Esperanza’s Commitment to Quality Education Continues with Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer of Esperanza Academy Esperanza is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Evelyn Nuñez as the new Chief…
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HCFAC Tour Shines a Spotlight on the Latiné Community
The Impact of Housing Counseling on the Latiné Community The HCFAC meeting directed its attention toward the distinct challenges faced by the Latiné community and delved into methods to improve accessibility to affordable housing and associated services. The Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee (HCFAC) met in San Antonio, TX on March 21, 2024, to collaborate, share insights,…
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Maiken Scott, host of WHYY’s “The Pulse,” held a conversation at Esperanza with Dr. Jamile Tellez Lieberman about the existing gaps in medical care for Latino communities.
How can we provide better health care to Latino communities? Here are a few insights from WHYY News’ event at Esperanza For many Latino residents, the medical system remains riddled with barriers that alienate and exacerbate public health challenges. Hispanics or Latinos represent nearly 16% of Philadelphia’s population, according to the latest U.S. Census. But,…
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Promoting Economic Health in Latino Neighborhoods Through Master Class Series
In a significant move towards economic revitalization and cultural preservation, the recent Master Class Series on Economic Preservation Districts highlighted innovative strategies to strengthen the economic health of Latino neighborhoods, particularly in Eastern North Philadelphia. Hosted by prominent organizations including Esperanza, Drexel University’s Nowak Metro Finance Lab, and the Reinvestment Fund, the series drew over…
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Esperanza hosts FHFA and Partners Paving Way for Innovative Affordable Rental Housing Solutions in Philadelphia
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Esperanza hosted a gathering featuring the Honorable Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), focusing on innovative solutions to affordable rental housing challenges in Philadelphia. Watch the full program here. The event brought together stakeholders in banking, housing finance, and city and state governance, underscoring a…
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Latino-led charter schools attract Philadelphia families with tight-knit communities and Spanish
Latino families in Philadelphia say they’re choosing charter schools operated by Latino-led nonprofit organizations because the schools are able to fill gaps not filled by the school district. Several Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers told Chalkbeat that Latino-led charter schools are providing more cultural representation, language accessibility, and a tighter-knit community than their traditional neighborhood public…
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Esperanza Academy Music Teacher Recognized on Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” List
February 8, 2024 Esperanza Academy Music Teacher Recognized on Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” List Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Mr. Miguel Hidalgo, Music Teacher and Music Director at Esperanza Academy Charter School, has been recognized by Yamaha Corporation in their prestigious “40 Under 40” list. Yamaha describes its “40 Under 40” list as a way to “recognize…
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